Excessive mind wandering, rumination, and reduced mindfulness may explain the link between ADHD symptoms and increased anxiety and depression, highlighting potential areas for improving treatment in adults with ADHD.
A new study published in Personal Relationships explores how perceptions of a romantic partner's drinking habits are related to relationship satisfaction and mental health among young adults.
Debunking common myths about antidepressants is essential for helping individuals make informed choices about treatment options, ensuring decisions are based on facts rather than misconceptions.
Depression and mixed feelings about pregnancy can lead to inconsistent contraceptive use, new research suggests, with depressed women and men with pregnancy ambivalence being less consistent in using contraception, potentially increasing unintended pregnancies.
Eating more fruits in midlife is linked to a lower risk of developing depression in older age, according to a new study. However, vegetable consumption showed no similar protective effect against depressive symptoms.
A meta-analysis indicates that high-dose psilocybin slightly outperforms escitalopram for treating depression. However, the research also suggests previous estimates of psychedelics' efficacy have been overstated due to issues with blinding in trials.
Hormonal contraceptives, used by over 85% of women, can influence mood by altering stress responses and hormone levels. While most users experience stable or improved moods, about 10% face an increased risk of depression.
Recent research found that individuals with a high triglyceride-glucose index have a 41% higher risk of depression, with consistent results across different ages and genders.
A study found that computerized memory specificity training (c-MeST) helps young people with depression recall specific memories better and reduces depressive symptoms, demonstrating potential as an effective addition to traditional treatments for improved mental health outcomes.
Researchers investigated how major health organizations present information about depression, uncovering surprising trends that could significantly impact public understanding for this mental health conditions.
Recent research has found that higher genetically predicted levels of omega-3 fatty acids, especially eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), are linked to a lower risk of major depressive disorder and recurrent depression, suggesting a protective role against these conditions.
A 15-year study reveals a startling link between depression and dementia, highlighting the importance of early detection and treatment.
Stanford researchers identified six depression subtypes using brain imaging and machine learning, enabling personalized treatment predictions and improving outcomes based on specific brain activity patterns.
Adolescents using a higher ratio of maladaptive to adaptive emotion regulation strategies are more likely to experience increased depressive symptoms.
Early adversity leads to smaller hippocampal volume in children, but faster right hippocampal growth, which is associated with an increased risk of depression later in childhood.